Relief Van Sales Driver

Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinsons and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nations favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more. We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if youre looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, wed love to hear from you. We encourage candidates to request any reasonable adjustments they may require throughout the recruitment process. Overview of role Company:Allied Bakeries Location: Coleraine Salary: £35,340 The main function of this role is to deliver bakery products to our customers. You will be responsible for in store merchandising, ordering and minimising waste. Hours of work will be based on a rotating shift pattern across a 7 day week with start time between 02:45 03:45 (depending on route). This is a physically demanding role and requires the individual to have the physical ability to deliver tasks. There are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you: 25 days leave plus 8 Bank Hols (pro rata) Onsite parking Pension - matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% & Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme a free and confidential support service for employees including counselling, financial guidance, relationship and legal advice Cycle to work scheme Extra Slice company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets, including Asda, Tesco, Currys & Argos Closing Date: 31st of October 2024 Key Accountabilities Engage in the Safety-First culture and compliance with AB internal policies and procudures. Daily vehicle checks. Maintain and comply with tachograph records, company key control procedures and working time regulations. Maximise sales and contribute to sales growth of the company brands. Develop close working relations with key decision makers within store. To check load against interim load summary and amend for any variances. To ensure all products are correctly charged to the relevant customer and record any returns. To ensure products are delivered on time and in full within the agreed time windows. Daily collection of all baskets. Any returns collected must be returned to the bakery for disposal on a daily basis. To actively participate and contribute in the sharing of Best Practice within the Sales Team. The Right Person Experienced Professional Driver Category 2 (Category C). Driver Qualification Card (CPC) Ability to effectively communicate with and influence others. Be flexible and co-operative to assist in meeting business needs. Experience of delivering to, or of working in a sales environment. A digital drivers card would be desirable. Merchandising experience would be desirable. Experienced Professional Driver Category 1 (Category C + E) would be desirable. Our defining value is to Be The Best We Can Be. The behaviours we believe help us do this and are key to our success are: Aim High, I Do What I Say, Work Together and Everybody Matters. 'We strive to ensure that all employee's receive the resources they need to succeed, to build a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders.